When you went to the outpatient surgical center to get ready for your surgery, you were surprised by how lighthearted people were acting. There were individuals joking around in the lobby and staff members having personal conversations. You didn't mind, so long as you...
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Protect yourself against errors at the pharmacy
When you're prescribed medication, you shouldn't hesitate to obtain the drug and take it as outlined by your medical team. While it's easy to assume that your doctor and pharmacy are on the same page, mistakes can and do happen every now and again. And if a serious...
Watch out for peripheral artery disease
People in Georgia might experience the signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease although they may be unaware of the problem. According to vascular surgeons, up to 8 to 12 million people nationwide may suffer from this condition, or around 5% of all Americans...
Study posits link between phone use and nurses’ medication errors
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics has analyzed the possible link between distracted behavior in nurses and the rate of error. Georgia residents can probably see how distractions in the medical field can lead to serious problems, even injuries and death.Researchers...
Surgery second most common type of malpractice claim
Georgia readers might be concerned to learn that surgery is one of the riskiest procedures medical patients can undergo. In fact, a new report finds that operation errors are the second most common reason that doctors are sued for malpractice.Researchers from Coverys,...
Avoiding medication errors in 5 simple steps
A third of adults in Georgia and across the U.S. simultaneously take five or more medications at least once a week, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. This translates to a high risk for medication errors as some drug combinations can create...
The Lab Says It’s Cancer. But Sometimes the Lab Is Wrong.
It was the sort of bad news every patient fears. Merlin Erickson, a 69-year-od retired engineer in Abingdon, Md., was told last year that a biopsy of his prostrate was positive for cancer.Mr. Erickson, worried, began investigating the options: whether to have...
Misdiagnoses can be dangerous
Every year, many Georgia residents are misdiagnosed with medical conditions. While some of these mistakes may be relatively minor and quickly corrected, others may lead to severely worsened health or even death. Across the country, around 12 million people are...
Truckers: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In an effort to curb distracted driving across the United States, the National Safety Council has announced that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This spring, they want drivers to think more about the ramifications of their actions. Police...

